Best East West Ginger Cake With Cardamom Cream Recipes

Bittersweet Chocolate and Cardamom Cream Jalousie image

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Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet in half lengthwise to form 2 rectangles. Fold 1 rectangle in half lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, cut 9 slits through the folded side to within 1/2-inch of the opposite edge.
Stir the cream cheese and cinnamon in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Place the uncut pastry rectange onto a baking sheet. Spread the cream cheese mixture on the pastry to within 1/2-inch of the edge. Sprinkle with the chocolate. Unfold the cut pastry and place it over the filling. Press the edges to seal.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

Cardamom Cream image

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Categories dessert

Yield about 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon black cardamom seeds

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of heavy cream and the cardamom to a boil. Reduce until only 1/4 cup remains. Allow to cool. Reserve. Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Stir in the reserved mixture. Chill until ready to serve.